Irma Ruth James

April 13, 1926 - April 10, 2019

Irma Ruth Burney was the daughter of Jimmie and Willie Burney born April 13, 1926. She was married in January 1945 to Jesse L. James and to that union one son was born, Craig J. James aka Jesse James. Irma James dedicated her life to Jehovah and symbolized this dedication by water immersion on October 28, 1978. She served faithfully in the Southtown Congregation for over 38 years. She followed the faithful course of her dear mother Jimmie L. Harris and sister Josephine Henderson in serving Jehovah. Irma was known for her smart sense of humor, punctuality and a routine of zeal for the ministry. When her son and daughter-in-law would phone her and ask what are you doing today? She would reply “I’m going out in field service or to my meeting.” The scripture at Luke 2:36-37 applies to her for she was “never missing at a meeting” until her health began to fail. Irma is preceded in death by her husband Jesse L. James and seven of her siblings. Irma leaves to cherish her memory, a loving son and daughter-in-law Craig (Marnette) James; one grandson Aaron James; one granddaughter LaShaun Clay; four great granddaughters Briana, Diamond, Lauren, and Avery; four great grandsons Aaron, Clarence, Terrence, and Miles; one great-great grandson Jaiden; and a host of other family and friends.